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10 Jul 2016

LCCI responds to shake up of the planning system

Colin Stanbridge, Chief Executive of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has responded to the planned announcement by Business Secretary Sajid Javid MP on changes to the planning system.

7 Jul 2016

Government needs to address negative business mood

The Government needs to act swiftly and decisively to bolster business confidence, a new survey from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has found.

30 Jun 2016

Threat to London as most emergency service workers living outside the capital

More than half of London's emergency service workers live outside London, raising concerns about London's preparedness to respond to major incidents it was revealed today.

27 Jun 2016

London Needs Its Financial Independence Day

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that the referendum result shows that London needs to have more control over its finances.

10 Jun 2016

Helping Sadiq to be a Mayor for Business

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) today published 'Business Agenda 2020' - to seek to influence the four-year period of the new mayoralty around 20 steps that would make London an even better place to do business.

7 Jun 2016

Make Heathrow the first big decision after the Referendum says Business

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Government to make a decision on Airport expansion its first priority following the EU Referendum.

28 May 2016

LCCI says Mayor needs to grasp challenge of skills shortfalls

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged new mayor Sadiq Khan and industry leaders to grasp the challenge presented by skills shortages in London.

19 May 2016

LCCI says London requires more power in devolution quest

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for more powers for London in order to make devolution a meaningful process.

18 May 2016

LCCI responds to Sadiq's claim Boris has left the housing "cupboard bare"

In response to the claims of new Mayor Sadiq Khan that his predecessor has not delivered on solving the housing crisis, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has challenged him to free up more land to build on.

11 May 2016

LCCI welcome withdrawal of City Hall objections to London City Airport Expansion

Following the news that new Mayor Sadiq Khan has withdrawn City Hall objections to the airport buying land needed for expansion from the GLA, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the decision.

5 May 2016

LCCI encourages businesses to make the most out of Iran trading opportunities with "ask the expert" event

Business have heard about opportunities to trade with Iran in a post sanctions era at an event held by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) with the Rt Hon Jack Straw as the key note speaker.

28 Apr 2016

One week to go - new Mayor must follow-through on promises

With just one week to go until the new Mayor of London is elected, the London Chamber of Commerce is calling for the winning candidate to pledge to follow through on their promises to London businesses.